The Power of 15 Minutes: Revolutionizing IT Service Operations

Introduction

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According to the IT Process Institute, only 17% of IT organizations are considered high performing. For IT leaders, finding every way to move the needle toward excellence is critical. One often-overlooked factor in this journey is the way an IT service operations vendor manages their time and resources.

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Unfortunately, many vendors remain stuck in outdated models—fixed-fee monthly contracts that provide little insight into what they actually do. These contracts function more like insurance policies than performance-driven partnerships, leaving IT leaders in the dark about the value they’re receiving.

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Other vendors struggle with the administrative requirements of tracking time in granular increments. They fail to provide and discuss quality audits of the work delivered, shifting the burden of accountability to overwhelmed IT Directors and Application Managers.

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But the 15-minute service model offers a revolutionary alternative. By breaking tasks into manageable, trackable increments, this model doesn’t create more work—it eliminates it. Instead of adding to your workload, it becomes an asset by providing actionable insights, uncovering inefficiencies, and creating recurring collaboration opportunities to justify the work and identify areas for automation and improvement.

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This approach isn’t just about time tracking—it’s about aligning every action with your strategic goals. Powered by Standardized Operating Procedures (SOPs), the 15-minute service model ensures that every minute is purposeful, every task adds value, and every action is financially justified.

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The Power of 15-Minute Increments

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Traditional IT service models often rely on large time blocks or long-term commitments, leading to inefficiencies and unnecessary expenses. The 15-minute model focuses on transforming how IT vendors deliver value by prioritizing:

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1. Precise Tracking of Efforts

• Tasks are broken into granular increments, enabling detailed tracking of time and effort.
• IT leaders gain full visibility into resource allocation and can justify every task performed.
• Transparency helps identify inefficiencies or low-value activities, paving the way for optimization.

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2. Skill Set Optimization

• Each task is matched with the most qualified resource, ensuring time and talent are used effectively.
• Specialized tasks are handled by experts, while routine work is streamlined through SOPs.
• This balance enhances productivity and ensures high-quality results.

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3. Flexibility Without Overcommitment

• Avoid the financial burden of hiring full-time employees for intermittent or specialized tasks.
• The 15-minute model complements your core IT team by providing scalable, on-demand support.
• Workloads are managed efficiently without overextending internal resources.

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SOPs: The Foundation of 15-Minute Efficiency

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Standardized Operating Procedures (SOPs) are critical to ensuring the success of the 15-minute model. These documented processes provide:

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Consistency and Predictability

• SOPs ensure tasks are performed consistently, reducing variability and errors.
• Internal teams and external support operate in alignment, delivering reliable results.

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Efficiency Through Streamlining

• Tasks guided by SOPs are completed faster, allowing them to fit neatly into 15-minute increments.
• SOPs often reveal opportunities for automation, further reducing manual effort.

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Stability and Security

• SOPs form the foundation for secure, stable IT operations by minimizing ad-hoc practices.
• They ensure operational continuity and build trust in processes.

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Transparency and Justification for IT Leaders

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The 15-minute model provides IT leaders with unparalleled transparency into their operations. From an IT management perspective, it ensures that every action is justifiable and impactful.

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Understand What It Takes to Support Operations

• Monthly reports offer a detailed breakdown of tasks, time, and resources spent.
• IT leaders gain clarity on what is required to maintain stability and support business goals.

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Identify Opportunities for Automation

• Repetitive tasks identified through reports can be streamlined or automated, reducing costs and improving efficiency.

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Align Efforts with Strategic Goals

• Transparent tracking ensures that internal teams and external resources are aligned with business priorities.

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Drive Continuous Improvement

• Monthly reviews highlight inefficiencies, enabling leaders to refine processes and improve collaboration between internal and external teams.

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Real-World Example: Dispatching Identity Access Management Tasks

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Scenario:
An IT organization’s core team is overwhelmed by the volume of tickets related to Identity Access Management (IAM), such as user provisioning, access requests, and role changes.

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Challenge:
These repetitive yet critical tasks consume valuable time, pulling the internal team away from strategic projects and innovation.

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Solution:
Leveraging the 15-minute service model, external resources are assigned to handle IAM tasks such as ticket dispatching, provisioning, and deprovisioning users, all guided by SOPs to ensure consistency and accuracy.

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Outcome:

• The core IT team is freed from routine IAM tasks, allowing them to focus on high-priority initiatives like system upgrades or process improvements.
• SOP-driven external support ensures consistent execution of IAM processes, reducing errors and improving compliance.
• Monthly detailed reporting provides full transparency into the volume and nature of IAM tasks, helping the IT Director identify trends and opportunities for automation or process optimization.

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Benefits of the 15-Minute Model

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Enhanced Agility

• Scale resources up or down based on workload.

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Cost Efficiency

• Pay only for what you use, with no long-term commitments.

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Strategic Focus for Core Teams

• Internal teams focus on innovation while external resources handle routine or specialized tasks.

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Transparency and Accountability

• Monthly reports provide clear visibility into all efforts, ensuring alignment with business goals.

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Continuous Improvement

• Regular reviews highlight areas for optimization, driving long-term value.

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Conclusion: Empowering IT Operations 15 Minutes at a Time

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The 15-minute service model isn’t a replacement for your core IT team—it’s a powerful complement. By leveraging SOPs, providing specialized expertise, and ensuring full transparency, this approach empowers IT leaders to maintain stability, focus on innovation, and justify every action.

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At Allari, we’ve been delivering services through the 15-minute model for over 10 years. Our approach has helped countless IT organizations improve transparency, streamline operations, and focus on innovation.

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It’s not just about saving time—it’s about transforming how IT operations are managed. With the 15-minute model, every task contributes to a secure, reliable, and strategic IT environment that drives growth.

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The power of 15 lies in its ability to create clarity, accountability, and efficiency—one increment at a time.

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